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"Whether he's a West Bromwich Albion player, a Manchester City player or wherever he is.

"I know that when he comes in he's ready to play."

Evans has arguably been Pulis' most successful signing for West Brom and one of the first names on the team-sheet.

He would more than likely be used a squad player were he to join City where Pep Guardiola has a wealth of options in every position.

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Jonny Evans of West Bromwich Albion during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace at The Hawthorns on March 4, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

But O'Neill intimated less game-time at the Etihad would not necessarily impact on his international prospects.

"The big clubs play so many games," O'Neill added.

"He might play slightly differently as opposed to playing week in week out like he has at West Bromwich Albion.

"It may be a different dynamic for Jonny to get used to.

"But I think he's at a stage of his career where he can handle anything that's thrown at him.

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"From my point of view if anything is going to happen with any of the squad I would like it to be resolved as soon as possible.

"But those things are outside of my control and equally I can't expect a player to turn down a transfer because he's with the international team.